# A nurse is caring for a 35-year-old male client diagnosed with urethritis, who presents with dysuria and urethral discharge. Which nursing intervention should the nurse implement to promote healing and prevent complications? > source: MyMerci (mymerci.kr) > url: https://mymerci.kr/pages/nclex_q.php?qn_id=541449 > language: ko > subject: Adult Health ## 문제 A nurse is caring for a 35-year-old male client diagnosed with urethritis, who presents with dysuria and urethral discharge. Which nursing intervention should the nurse implement to promote healing and prevent complications? A 28-year-old female client presents to the clinic with complaints of burning sensation during urination, urinary frequency, and urgency. The healthcare provider has diagnosed her with urethritis and prescribed antibiotic therapy. ## 보기 1. Encourage the client to hold urine for extended periods to rest the bladder 2. Advise the client to use bubble baths and perfumed soaps for hygiene 3. Recommend decreasing fluid intake to reduce urinary frequency 4. Instruct the client to increase fluid intake to 2-3 liters per day **✔ 정답** **정답: 4** ## 해설 Increasing fluid intake to 2-3 liters per day helps flush bacteria, dilute urine to reduce irritation, and prevent complications. Other options (holding urine, using perfumed products, decreasing fluids) can worsen symptoms. ## 심화 해설 Understanding the Pathophysiology and Rationale for Fluid Intake Urethritis involves inflammation of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. This inflammation is most often caused by infectious agents, such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae or Chlamydia trachomatis [1]. The classic symptoms your client is experiencing—dysuria, frequency, and urgency—are a direct result of this inflamed mucosa being irritated by the passage of urine. The primary treatment goal is to eradicate the infection with antibiotics while providing symptomatic relief and preventing complications, such as the infection ascending to the bladder or upper urinary tract. Instructing the client to increase fluid intake to 2-3 liters per day is a cornerstone of nursing care for lower urinary tract infections. This intervention works through two key mechanisms. First, increased fluid intake promotes diuresis, which mechanically flushes the urethra. This helps to physically expel bacteria and inflammatory debris from the urinary tract, reducing the microbial load. Second, a higher urine volume dilutes the urine, which decreases its acidity and concentration of metabolic waste products. This makes the urine less irritating to the inflamed urethral lining as it passes, directly alleviating the burning sensation of dysuria. While the evidence synthesis on health education for urinary tract infections underscores the importance of fluid management for treatment adherence and recurrence prevention, this physiological principle is a fundamental, non-pharmacological strategy to support the body's natural defenses and enhance comfort during antibiotic therapy . Analysis of Incorrect Options Encouraging the client to hold urine for extended periods is contraindicated. Urinary stasis allows bacteria to multiply and adhere to the urothelium, increasing the risk of the infection ascending from the urethra to the bladder, causing cystitis, or even to the kidneys . Frequent voiding is essential to prevent this complication. Advising the use of bubble baths and perfumed soaps introduces chemical irritants to an already inflamed urethral meatus. These products can cause contact dermatitis and further mucosal inflammation, exacerbating dysuria and potentially mimicking or worsening the symptoms of urethritis. Gentle hygiene with water and mild, non-irritating cleansers is the standard of care. Recommending a decrease in fluid intake would concentrate the urine and reduce voiding frequency. Concentrated urine is more acidic and more painful to pass through an inflamed urethra. Furthermore, reduced voiding leads to urinary stasis, which, as noted, facilitates bacterial proliferation and biofilm formation, a key factor in persistent and complicated urinary tract infections . This advice would directly counteract the goals of promoting healing and preventing complications.References (research sources) - [1]Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines, 2021.GuidelineWorkowski KA, Bachmann LH, Chan PA, Johnston CM, Muzny CA, Park I, Reno H, Zenilman JM, Bolan GA. (2021) · DOI: 10.15585/mmwr.rr7004a1 ## 임상 시나리오 Urethritis Fluid Management GuidePromoting Healing Through Hydration Instruct the client to increase fluid intake to 2-3 liters per day to promote increased urine production. This mechanically flushes the urethra, expelling bacteria and debris, while diluting urine to reduce acidity and irritation to the inflamed mucosa. CautionAvoid advising decreased fluid intake to manage frequency; concentrated urine exacerbates painful urination. Also, instruct clients to avoid potential chemical irritants like bubble baths and perfumed soaps during treatment. ## 핵심 개념 - **Urethritis** — Inflammation of the urethra, commonly caused by sexually transmitted infections like Neisseria gonorrhoeae or Chlamydia trachomatis, leading to dysuria and discharge. - **Diuresis** — Increased production of urine, which helps mechanically flush pathogens and debris from the urinary tract to reduce bacterial load. ## 같은 주제 문제 - [A 28-year-old female client presents to the clinic with complaints of burning sensation du…](https://mymerci.kr/pages/nclex_q.php?qn_id=541447) - [A 28-year-old female client presents to the clinic with complaints of burning sensation du…](https://mymerci.kr/pages/nclex_q.php?qn_id=541448) - [A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with urethritis. 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